配役|はいやくhaiyaku[0]heiban (flat)

1. nouncasting (of a play, film, etc.); cast
   その映画えいがの配役はいやくが決きまった。↗

   They have cast the movie.

• SynonymキャストNeutralLoanword for the cast as people—the lineup or an individual actor; also theme-park staff. 「配役」 is about assigning roles, while this centres on the people themselves.
• SynonymキャスティングNeutralLoanword for casting—the process of assigning roles; also metal casting or casting a fishing line. Leans toward industry jargon.

For assigning roles to actors in a play or film, or the resulting assignment, use 「配役」, as in 「豪華な配役」. Say 「キャスティング」 for the casting process and 「キャスト」 for the lineup of actors.

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1. 演劇えんげきや映画えいが、ドラマなどで出演しゅつえんする俳優はいゆうに役やくを割り当わりあてること。また、その役やく。